Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 127

Chapter 127:

She was enveloped by an endless white expanse, the sterile scent of disinfectant hanging heavy in the air.

A ventilator pressed uncomfortably against her face, hindering her breaths.

Awareness slowly crept in—she was in a hospital.

Her blurred sight slowly sharpened, forming the outline of a concerned figure standing over her. It was none other than Alex.

Recognition flickered through her foggy mind, and a wave of relief washed over her. Her heart, which had been pounding in wild disarray, settled into a more steady rhythm.

Thank goodness it wasn’t Noah.

“You’re awake, Sadie!” Alex’s voice carried a trace of concern as he lightly brushed his hand against her forehead. “How are you feeling?” he asked softly, his eyes searching hers for any sign of discomfort.

Sadie gave a feeble shake of her head, her voice just a raspy whisper.

weakly, her lips barely

it to the brim before

over her parched lips and down her throat, offering a fleeting

Alex’s hand with surprising strength. Her voice was fraught with

eyes, wide and haunted, seemed to see something

care if I die—I just never want to see

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felt a painful squeeze in his chest, seeing her

want. But your condition—it’s precarious. It’s best to rest here, under medical care, for a few more days. We’re safe, Sadie. We’re not in Jazmah anymore. This is

head fiercely, tears cascading down her

want to leave now,” she insisted, her voice quivering with determination. “I can’t

Alex

he said with a heavy nod. “I’ll arrange for us to leave immediately.” He stood, his silhouette framed by the window, and dialed the phone. His instructions were murmured into the receiver with

caught as the haunting memory of the crash reverberated through her closed

black car, the blinding headlights—it had all